She was born Oct. 27, 1934 in Springfield, the daughter of George and Helen Harford Smith.

She married William R. Beck in 1952 and he preceded her death in 1980.

Surviving are her son, Brank Beck of Farmersville; one brother, Gary Smith of Norfolk, VA; one aunt, Doris Bender of Girard; one uncle, Richard Harford of Mattoon, IL.

Visitation will be from 5 pm till 7 pm, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Bramley Funeral Home, Divernon. Services will be Thursday at 11 am at the funeral home with Minister Luanne Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Rovey Cemetery, Farmersville.